Whats on your plate?

Is it gluten or wheat intolerance?

Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye and barley. Some people may be intolerant to wheat, however this is not the same as coeliac disease. When someone has coeliac disease they have an immune reaction following the ingestion of gluten. Coeliac disease primarily affects the small intestine, and can lead to severe inflammation and malabsorption over time. The symptoms of coeliac disease and wheat allergies/intolerances are quite distinct, so getting an accurate diagnosis is often easier than you think.

Iron rich sources of food

Iron is an essential nutrient found in many different foods. Its primary role is to transport oxygen around the body. When you don’t consume enough iron you may feel fatigued, have pale skin or feel out of breath with minimal activity. Men and women have very different iron needs. Women in their reproductive years typically require more iron due to menstrual losses each month.

Constipation tips

Thanks to the current COVID-19 situation, many of us have found ourselves cooped up indoors, maybe not being as active as we once were, and not eating as we once did. You may have noticed that a very real and frustrating part of being in isolation is that your toilet habits have changed. Specifically that you're not going as often as you used to. If this sounds like you then keep on reading for our top tips to beat constipation!

How not to overeat whilst working from home

Now that many of us are working from home we may no longer have set break times; this can mean a lot of extra snacking and mindless eating throughout the day. If you have noticed that you’ve been eating more than usual or find it hard to stop walking to the fridge every 10 minutes, don't worry you are not alone! We have put together some great tips to help you to get your snacking under control whilst working from home.

Weight loss tips

Are you trying to lose weight or have you in the past? Have you followed all the newest diets, only to put the weight back on in a couple of weeks? Do you feel lost and helpless? If this sounds like you, then don't stress. We have put together some of our best strategies to help you lose weight, and keep it off for good.

Before we jump into our weight loss tips, it is important for you to understand some of the biggest factors that contribute to weight gain in the first place. Some of the most common causes are; a lack of physical activity, eating too many discretionary or high energy (calorie) foods, simply eating more than what our bodies need and yoyo dieting.

As the COVID-19 restrictions remain in place regarding social distancing and self-isolation, concerns about having access to healthcare services may be causing some level of anxiety or stress. However, you need not worry! Dietitian Megan Hardy is providing virtual consultations via phone or telehealth (video) so that you can still receive the support you need from the comfort of your own home.

Nutrition Tips during COVID-19

Although the food (and toilet paper) hoarding has settled down, eating nutritious meals and having access to familiar foods is still a high priority for many families across Australia. If you are now working from home you may find that you have more time on your hands. This is an excellent time to revisit some old recipe books, gain some inspiration and get creative in the kitchen. Just because your fridge may be looking a little dull, that doesn't mean your meals should too! To help ease some of the stress and anxiety surrounding the current COVID-19 situation, we have put together a few simple tips to keep you and your family healthy and eating well during these uncertain times.